To pronounce "homeless", say HOM-el-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhoʊmləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhoʊmləs/
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"homeless" has 3 syllables: hom-el-ess. It rhymes with foamless and loamless, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Whenever I pass the park, I see the homeless people sleeping on the benches.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Homeless" has 3 syllables: hom · el · ess.
The IPA transcription of "homeless" is /ˈhoʊmləs/.
Homeless: Lacking a permanent place of residence.
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